Behavioral Health Associate II

University of Maryland Medical System•Aberdeen, MD

12d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Clinician Associate II’s act as an extension of the Behavioral Health Clinician and psychiatric provider(s). Regardless of acute psychiatric treatment setting, the BHC Associate II, working in collaboration with the behavioral health team, medical team, and community stakeholders, is responsible for assisting with tasks that are program specific but center around initiating/coordinating placement in appropriate level of care and/or aftercare planning for patients in order to ensure a smooth transition back into the community once symptoms are stabilized. Familiar with community resources and able to make referrals to community organizations/ programs based on identified treatment needs. Maintains ongoing professional relationships with community organizations for ease of referrals, etc. Assists with obtaining insurance authorizations for treatment as needed, obtaining collateral information related to patient care/assessment, and help with completing psychiatric scales/measurement-based tools.

Requirements

Associates Degree required.
Minimum one (1) year previous experience working with acute mental illness and those impacted by trauma is required.
Minimum one (1) year previous experience serving persons with chronic mental illness is required.
Must be familiar with community resources and referral processes.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, family members, medical team members and community stakeholders in a fast-paced setting.
Engage with patients in a patient centered, trauma-informed manner.
Thorough understanding of HIPAA requirements and confidentiality as it relates to care provided.

Nice To Haves

Education may be substituted with two (2) years of previous work experience serving persons with chronic mental illness or working in an acute care setting.
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services related field preferred.
Two (2) years of experience serving persons with chronic mental illness is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting with tasks that are program specific but center around initiating/coordinating placement in appropriate level of care and/or aftercare planning for patients in order to ensure a smooth transition back into the community once symptoms are stabilized.
Making referrals to community organizations/ programs based on identified treatment needs.
Maintaining ongoing professional relationships with community organizations for ease of referrals, etc.
Assisting with obtaining insurance authorizations for treatment as needed.
Obtaining collateral information related to patient care/assessment.
Helping with completing psychiatric scales/measurement-based tools.